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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 960.15 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 960.15 and 201.35 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 960.15 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/960.15 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 960.15 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 193,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,321.40/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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